Education

NCP- National Check Professional Testing Center

What is the NCPC?

The NCPC (National Check Payments Certification) is a new accreditation, similar to the AAP in the ACH world, but with a focus on the Check business. The program is developed and managed by ECCHO (Electronic Check Clearing House Organization). The program is intended, in part, to recognize an elevated level of payments acumen among payments professionals. Study and exam materials cover all aspects related to laws and regulations, processing via paper and image, product development and positioning as well as fraud and risk mitigation.

While it’s true check volumes have decreased over the past few years, they still play a significant role in America’s payments system. According to the 2010 Federal Reserve Payments Study, over 24 billion checks were processed in 2009, equating to over $31 trillion in payments. Given the significant volume and value of checks in the payments system, the degree of operational and product change resulting from the shift from checks to check images, and the complexity of ongoing regulatory changes, industry participants need to maintain and cultivate additional check expertise.

Through the certification process, National Check Professionals (NCPs) will demonstrate a working knowledge of every significant aspect of the new check payment system including products and operations, relevant rules and laws that govern checks, industry standards and fraud and risk mitigation considerations

Why Should I become Certified?

A National Check Professional (NCP) designation recognizes professionals who have successfully proven an expert level of understanding of the current check payments landscape. This sets you apart by:

Recognizing your knowledge and comprehension of check payments

Recognizing you as a leader in your field

Strengthening your professional credibility

Demonstrating your commitment to customer service

Demonstrating your commitment to stay on the leading edge of industry trends and topics of interest

Positioning you for professional advancement

Why should I have my employees certified?

A National Check Professional (NCP) designation recognizes professionals who have successfully proven an expert level of understanding of the current check payments landscape. This sets you apart by:

Recognizing your knowledge and comprehension of check payments

Recognizing you as a leader in your field

Strengthening your professional credibility

Demonstrating your commitment to customer service

Demonstrating your commitment to stay on the leading edge of industry trends and topics of interest

Positioning you for professional advancement

Which areas of check will the exam cover?

The NCPC Exam covers (4) major categories of the check business:

Rules, laws, and regulations

Fraud and Risk Mitigation

Check Operations

Check Products

2018 NCP EXAM

Registration Deadline

Friday, March 30, 2018

♦ May be accepted up to April 30th (or last business day prior) with a $50 late fee. Please note that test center locations and time options could be limited.

Test Window

April 21 – May 12, 2018

Registration for the NCPC Exam is administered through ECCHO. More details on the NCPC program, including registration information, are available by visiting the ECCHO website. www.eccho.org/ncpc